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Page last updated at 22:05 GMT, Monday, 15 September 2008 23:05 UK
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Petrol bombs are thrown at police

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Petrol bombs have been thrown at police during disturbances in north Belfast.

Fireworks and other missiles were thrown during the trouble at the Ardoyne shops on the Crumlin Road.

Police said they responded to a number of incidents in the area and the trouble started shortly before 2100 BST.

Two petrol bombs were thrown at police but no damage caused. Two police vehicles have been struck by paint.

A PSNI spokesperson said officers were "working with community representatives to bring the incidents to an end".

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